Today in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:29 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 37m of daylight. That is 3 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day. With 78 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lower Hutt is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lower Hutt
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lower Hutt runs from N/A to 7:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lower Hutt sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lower Hutt falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -44.45 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lower Hutt, typical of its Spring season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lower Hutt?
At Lower Hutt's latitude of -41.2125751°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 3.33° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lower Hutt are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -41.2125751, 174.9057626. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lower Hutt (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Lower Hutt versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:51 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 37m |
| 2025 | 6:51 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 38m |
| 2021 | 6:51 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lower Hutt today?
In Lower Hutt, the sun rises at exactly 6:51 AM and sets at 7:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lower Hutt today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lower Hutt runs from N/A to 7:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lower Hutt shift every day?
At Lower Hutt's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 3.33° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Lower Hutt at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches -44.45. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lower Hutt, typical of its Spring season.
Has the sunrise time in Lower Hutt changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:51 AM.